On the brink of New Zealand’s second largest lake, lies the township of Te Anau. Being a significant visitor base for Fiordland National Park, it an important resort town. The Walking Capital of the World, Te Anau is situated at a distance of two hours from Queenstown. It even serves as a doorway to world heritage area and home of Mitre Peak, Fiordland. Town of Te Anau as such does not have much to do, but it is a good place to stay overnight. After spending a day full of adventure, this serene place is perfect to chill and rest in the peaceful village ambience.
The town got its name from the surrounding lake, Lake Te Anau. It is situated in the southwestern corner of New Zealand’s South Island. Te Anau is the second largest lake in New Zealand whereas largest in South Island. This vast lagoon is quite renowned for its fresh water volume. It is sited in Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site.
Te Anau is perched at the south-eastern corner of the lake.
This little wonder hub has a population as small as 1,857 approximately.
Tourism and farming rule the area.
Weather in this area is particularly erratic but overpoweringly beautiful. It compliments the natural beauty of Te Anau. It’s a land of lakes, rivers, streams, cataracts, waterfalls and fiords. Rain happens to be the most captivating feature of the zone. It’s splendid and falls almost every day. Summers are hot and dry. Winters on the other hand are clear with chilly mornings and sun-drenched days.
Highway connects Te Anau to Invercargill towards the southeast, Queenstown towards the northeast, Gore towards the east, and Manapouri towards the south. If you prefer to reach Te Anau by Air then its recommended to Take flights to Queenstown as Te Anau Airport has unscheduled flight services.
Te Anau seems spiritual and the scenery is breathtaking. The place is famed across for tramping and amazing scenery. It gives umpteenth opportunities to play with dolphins, watch seals and kayak in the morning. Tour to Te Anau is surely going to an unforgettable experience. You will be marveled by the mighty mountains and their crystal clear reflection in the tranquil lakes. Lying at the edge of Fiordland National Park, Ta Anau is an entrance to a wild world. Te Anau is truly a hub of sightseeing.
Ta Anau is fed with numerous fern species, like the Crown Fern, Blechnum discolor. The colorful bird life includes endangered species like Takahe which is enshrined at the Fiordland Wildlife Park.
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